Fire Dispatcher: Critical Incident Communications Specialist

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Lovell (WY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Big Horn, WY. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incident status in a high-pressure, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, managing communications, and coordinating resources while adhering to established protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant fire dispatch or EMS training where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is commonly required.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS dispatch training may be required for certain assignments.
• Comfort with computer systems, accurate data entry, maps, and radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Map reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio systems

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services seeks a Fire Dispatcher to coordinate emergency responses in Big Horn, WY. You will receive reports, verify locations, alert units, and monitor incident status in a high-pressure, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities include documenting incidents, managing communications, and coordinating resources while adhering to established protocols. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant fire dispatch or EMS training where applicable.